Button batteries – a little known danger in your home that can cause serious injury in less than 2 hours

Every week, approximately 20 children present to hospital emergency departments across the country due to button battery related injuries. Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to perform regular button battery audits of areas in and around their homes, to reduce the risk of children accessing and ingesting button batteries. Tragically, two Australian children have […]

Parents Warned not to Use Face Coverings for Children Under 2 Years of Age

Kidsafe Victoria and the Monash Children’s Hospital have issued a warning to parents and carers about the dangers of using face masks or coverings, particularly for children under 2 years of age. The warning comes after the introduction of requirements for people living in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire to wear a face covering […]

Seven Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Every Week for Farm Injuries

National Farm Safety Week 20th – 25th July 2020 Kidsafe Victoria has emphasised the importance of establishing ‘safe play’ areas, together with active adult supervision, in assisting to prevent serious childhood injuries and deaths on farms. The call comes as part of Farmsafe Australia’s National Farm Safety Week, which is held each year to raise […]

Nearly One Third of Children Do Not Receive the Recommended First Aid Treatment For Burns

Protect your family this National Burns Awareness Month Kidsafe Australia is urging parents and carers to take action to prevent burns as winter hits and ensure they are aware of the correct first aid measures if a burn does occur. The call comes during National Burns Awareness Month, an Australia-wide campaign focused on raising awareness […]